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Prevention Specialist Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command

Job Location:

Hanscom Air Force Base, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 46137 - 46137

Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 5 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve at an Air or Space Force installation. Major responsibilities include completion of administrative functions budget execution and implementation of integrated primary prevention and resilience program education and training for the total base population.

Duties

Ensures primary prevention activities are implemented addressing two or more behaviors as designed monitored for fidelity and evaluated in accordance with DoD and DAF guidance. Executes activities and provides training to installation personnel and community agencies concerning integrated primary prevention and resilience programs.
Supports the Installation Community Action Board and Community Action Team (CAB/CAT) in executing established initiatives.
Ensures program compliance with regulations laws policies and directives associated with mandated administrative support programs.
Performs other clerical and administrative work in support of the program(s).
Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship is required
Males must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage and Fact Sheet costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
Disclosure of Political Appointments
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest
Work may require travel away from normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft or motor vehicle to accomplish temporary mission assignments
This position is a childcare/youth services position and is subject to background checks in accordance with AFI 34-144 Child and Youth Programs as a condition of employment

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

DEGREE: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

FOUR YEARS OF APPROPRIATE EXPERIENCE that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01 equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in executing monitoring and evaluating evidence-based primary prevention and resilience activities addressing two or more harmful behaviors in accordance with DoD/DAF guidance; supporting the Installation Community Action Board (CAB) and Community Action Team (CAT) in implementing community initiatives; designing and delivering prevention training programs using established instructional methods; ensuring program compliance with mandated laws and regulations; and utilizing office automation software to generate reports and manage administrative operations. Must also demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Comprehensive and professional knowledge of laws regulations and policies as well as behavioral social science and/or public health practices principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence and other harmful behaviors.
Thorough knowledge of a wide range of delivery systems relating to integrated primary prevention and resilience and the multiple uses of such systems.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of various office automation software programs tools and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters reports spreadsheets databases and graphs.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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